STAT8056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
| Offered By | Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Statistics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is intended to follow on from Statistical Inference (STAT3013/8027) by providing a more advanced treatment of large sample approximation theory and some of its applications to statistical inference. The focus will be on developing a deeper theoretical understanding of some of the important statistical methods by developing the underlying theory. The objectives will be to achieve a deep understanding of particular statistical methods and to learn to use some advanced tools for analyzing and developing statistical methods. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students should have an understanding of and be able to apply the techniques outlined in the course description. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2 Assignments (15% each), final examination (70%) |
| Workload |
10 hours per week. (2 1-hour lectures, 1 1-hour tutorial plus additional outside study time) |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Requisite Statement |
Completion of STAT3013 Statistical Inference |
| Other Information |
Please refer to Course Website |
| Academic Contact | enquiries.fas@anu.edu.au |
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